THE Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has launched its investigation into an incident involving an Air Services Limited Cessna 208 Grand Caravan, registration 8R-THR, which occurred near Lumidpau Primary School in Region Nine.

According to a statement issued on Friday, the authority said the incident took place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when “the pilot landed the aircraft in a non-designated area and subsequently took off from the said area.”

The release noted that the aircraft has since been grounded and “the pilot has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.” Air Services Limited has been officially notified of the commencement of the inquiry.

The GCAA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stringent oversight of the aviation sector, stating that it “is dedicated to ensuring thorough examination of the circumstances surrounding this incident to uphold the highest standards of aviation safety.”